Professional Staff Nurse - 6 West Acute Care - Full-Time Nights

UPMC • Williamsport, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Professional Staff Nurse on our 6 West Acute Care unit, you’ll be a vital member of the care delivery team. You’ll provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families, while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 0–2 years of nursing experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for patients across the lifespan
• Ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and deliver appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members including executives, managers, physicians, and support staff
• Capable of working effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment
• Mobility and visual/manual dexterity
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire (AHA standards)
• Graduate Nurses must pass the licensure exam within 6 months of hire or within one year of graduation (whichever comes first)

Nice To Haves

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship-Based Care model
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families throughout the care journey
• Collaborate with peers and leadership to improve care quality and safety
• Participate in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor to students and new staff
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance and model professional accountability

Benefits

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for graduate nurses or those with less than one year of experience
• NEW Monthly Loan Repayment Program – Up to $20,000 for 2025–2026 nursing graduates
• Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually + 7 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year (includes dependents!)
• No-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees
• Career ladders that reward experience and education
• Flexible Scheduling Options: UPMC offers various scheduling programs including night shift and weekend shift options with premium pay differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level